Category: Car & Truck News

DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD’s December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Full-size/Luxury [...]

POPULAR MECHANICS Names Winners of 2009 Automotive Excellence Awards Vehicles and Technologies Recognized in Ten Categories NEW YORK, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ — POPULAR MECHANICS, the trusted men’s magazine reaching 9 million readers each month, today announced the winners of the 2009 POPULAR MECHANICS Automotive Excellence Awards. Chosen by the magazine’s expert editorial team, these awards [...]

Today’s new cars and trucks are lighter, faster, more technologically advanced and fuel efficient than ever before and the New York Auto Show is the only place that you can see all of this year’s new arrivals in one place at the same time.

Now This is one Bad Ass car! 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. Who would not want one of these this spring. Looks like Ford has pulled another punch over the competition. I will be watching this one very close. Heres the press release that was sent out today from Ford. 2010 Shelby GT500 will be in [...]

Have you ever given a thought why some vehicles cause you to stare or why the cars in a car show draw glances of the spectators. Graphic images on the vehicle body and special paints make the exterior look amazingly beautiful. Besides, there are vehicles donned with lowering kits or lift kits. Style and design [...]

Tips For a Super Shine To many auto enthusiasts, chrome wheels are the finishing touch, making your sweet ride even sweeter. While it seems that everybody is putting on a pair of shining new wheels – inspired by MTV’s Pimp My Ride and other trendy car shows popping up on almost every network – chrome wheels [...]

Porsche Again Ranks Highest in J.D. Power and Associate’s Most Recent Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (SM) (APEAL). Scores Highest Among All Brands; Cayenne Most Appealing Midsize Premium MAV ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire/ — For an unprecedented five straight years, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Porsche the highest overall brand in its highly [...]

HYUNDAI SHOWCASES GENESIS: HYUNDAI’S REAR-WHEEL DRIVE PERFORMANCE PLATFORM, AT SEMA SHOW 2008 LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — The seven custom Genesis Coupes and sedans to be unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show demonstrate Hyundai’s commitment to its rear-wheel drive performance platform. From the Genesis sedan’s more luxurious take on performance, [...]

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Debuts as Most Powerful Production V8 in the World With 650 Horsepower, Top Speed of 200+ MPH. The ultimate Ford Mustang – Shelby GT500 – raises the bar high on performance with the introduction of the new 2013 model that goes on sale next year delivering 650 horsepower and a top speed of more than 200 mph.”SVT keeps the Shelby GT500 on the cutting edge of technology and takes muscle car performance to new heights,” said Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles and Motorsport Business Development. “We encapsulated every aspect of performance in this car – whether it’s 0-60, top speed, racetrack or quarter-mile times. Beyond that, the daily driver also will find this car perfectly fits his or her needs.”

Tire Pressure Alert Did you know under normal driving conditions most aluminum alloy rim wheel or magnesium alloy tire wheel assemblies lose 1 lb. of air per month. During the Fall and Winter Season, throughout much of the country, Lower outside air temperatures result in an air loss to most Car, Truck, and SUV tire rim [...]

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today the all-new third-generation M-Class SUV. The all-wheel-drive SUV debuts with more contemporary styling and includes LED daytime running lights and taillights, chrome roof rails and optional panorama sunroof. Interior features include a standard 7-inch display screen, electromechanical steering, optional climatized cupholders, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, multicolor ambient lighting and new entertainment and telematics systems.

Mopar® to Offer Truck-load of Accessories for Ram Truck in 2011. Ram Tradesman and “Adventurer” Scream for Accessorization

The Transit Connect has a lot of space, and is equipped to carry cargo weighing up to 1,600 pounds. In addition, it has 135 cubic feet of cargo space. But consider the fueling perks as well. At 22 mpg in the city, and 25 mpg in highway driving, it is is perfect for those with a tighter gas budget. No other American vehicle offers such storage capacity and fuel efficiency. Ford has done some terrific things with the Transit Connect to set it above its competitors in both the domestic market as well as the international market.